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3. After that, you can join your sentences using connectors to make a
text, not a list of separate sentences.
You usually start thinking in Spanish.
Use a dictionary to find the words you
need.
Take your time to consider all the options
For example:
Cool = fresco
A cool night = una noche fresca
But A cool guy = un tipo interesante
This is our story in Spanish:
bamos a visitar a nuestra amiga.
Nuestra amiga estaba en el hospital.
Habamos quedado en la puerta a las 430 para subir todas juntas.
Yo llegu tarde.
Ana no haba llegado an.
Llevbamos 10 minutos esperando.
Era muy raro.
Ana nunca llegaba tarde.
Llam a Ana con mi mvil.
No respondi.
Anna lleg 15 minutos tarde.
Nos cont lo que le haba pasado.
Haba ido a comprar fruta.
Tena que comprar muchas naranjas.
Su madre iba a hacer mermelada.
En un cruce la bolsa de las naranjas se rompi.
Tuve que recoger las naranjas del suelo una por una.
Las naranjas haban rodado por la calle y debajo de los coches que
estaban aparcados.
Me llev un buen rato.
El trfico estuvo parado por m.
Cuando termin estaba colorada como un tomate.
The boy's mother called him inside for dinner. The boy
ate his pizza. He was very hungry. Pizza was his favourite
meal. He didn't want to eat, though. He wanted to play
outside with his friends.
suburbs.
Many are looking for a healthier environment for their children.
vitamins.
Vitamins are essential for good health.
To show a result
The teacher did her best to create a pleasant
atmosphere in the classroom. As a result, he was very
liked by the pupils.
To show sequence
I considered the matter settled and didnt think any
more about it. A few days later, I overheard a
conversation which made me change my mind.
As a result In addition In the same way
On the other hand Soon afterwards
People in Mediterranean countries have traditionally eaten low-fat diets. On
the other hand, the northern European diet is rich in fat.
Michael and Judy met when they were both students in the same university.
Soon afterwards, they got married and moved to Scotland.
Money as we know it has not always existed. The North American Indians
used beads as money. In the same way, shells were once used as money in
Africa, India and China.
For years, the mass media has been conducting an advertising campaign
designed to convince us that thin is beautiful. As a result, many people in our
society worry constantly about their health.
People in Mediterranean
On the other hand, the northern European
countries have traditionally
diet is rich in fat.
eaten low-fat diets.
sequence.
For and against, or advantages and disadvantages.
results.
4 In addition, the area is blessed with a wide variety of plant
and animal life.
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TEXTS
TITLE : As given in the question.
GREETING
OPENING PARAGRAPH
Inviting, thanking, replying to a letter you have received,
apologising, congratulating, expressing sympathy
BODY
CLOSING
SIGNATURE
THE OPENING PARAGRAPH
TO INVITE:
I was wondering if youd like to ...
We think / thought it would be a good idea if ...
Why dont you come /join us ...
How about coming / joining us...
TO THANK:
Thank you so much for the wonderful (present, weekend, dinner...
This is just to say thank you for ...
TO REPLY TO A LETTER:
Ive just received your letter and Im writing...
Sorry its taken me so long to answer your letter...
I was happy / surprised / sorry / disappointed to hear / learn that ...
THE FINAL PARAGRAPH
A HOPE THAT YOU WILL SEE OR HEAR FROM THAT PERSON SOON
Looking forward to seeing you
Cant wait to hear from you!
Please write (to me) soon
THE CLOSING
Love,
All my love,
Love and kisses,
Regards,
Best wishes,
1. and/but/because 2. and / or / since 3. after /before / until
4. however / therefore / so 5. if / unless / although 6. because / because of / in spite of
7. even though / even if / even 8. and / so / since 9. although / though / even though
10. also / too / besides 11. but / because / so 12. as soon as / as long as / when
4 September 2010
Dear Irene,
Sorry its taken me so long to answer your letter! I would have written sooner (1)..., as
you may know, we recently moved into a new house (2)... things are still a bit
disorganised. (3) ...searching through the piles of boxes that are scattered all over the
place, I finally managed to locate this piece of paper (4) ... consider yourself lucky to
be hearing from me at all!
(5) ... you remember, we had been thinking about moving for a while (6) ... the long drive
to and from work every day. (7) ... we really loved our old house, we found we were
wasting hours on the road. Now I can get up at 7.00 and still be at work by 8.00, (8) ...
the office is only a 20-minute drive from home.
Our new house is charming slightly smaller than the old one, (9) ... the neighbourhood
is lovely, (10) ..., and the children seem happy.
(11) ... I think we made the right decision. Ill invite you to come and visit (12) ... I can
clear a path to the sofa ! Regards to Ben.
Love
Jill